Dolomedes is a genus of large spiders of the family Pisauridae. They are also known as fishing spiders, raft spiders, dock spiders or wharf spiders. Pisaurids are commonly known (uMcGill) as nursery-web spiders, as females build a silken, tent-like ‘nursery’ for their spiderlings. Upon hatching, the young spiders live in a protected place, typically spun in and among grasses, low-growing vegetation, or between rocks around the margins of water.
Dock spider from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
7 comments:
I have never done a study of spiders. They seem to like to hide along the baseboard behind the tv here in my place. I shoo them out, but they seem determined. Perhaps they are PBS fans. I did have a wolf spider land on me once while cleaning out the old shed. Probably you would have found it fascinating. I just did a freak out dance. I did go back and finish the clean out though.
Hari OM
I am fascinated by bugs and beetles and all other creepies - loved learning about this one! YAM xx (who is still a few days off being back at the Hutch, but not too many!)
Yikes! Stay safe
There are many, many spiders...all interesting.
nice photos and video!
As a city girl I learned to fear spiders, but they really as good to have around. I just have to change my way of thinking. - Margy
As long as they stay outside, I'm fine with spiders.
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